Chortle
//ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl//
"Chortle" in a Sentence (4 examples)
"Chortle" was a nonce word when it was first created, but now it's a regular English word.
He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.
The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.
'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy.
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